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Chalcopyrite and Dioptase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak; dark emerald green
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.04
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.644-1.720
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.051-0.053
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Chalcopyrite and Dioptase Optic Character

Chalcopyrite and Dioptase optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Chalcopyrite and Dioptase Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Chalcopyrite and Dioptase optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Chalcopyrite and Dioptase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chalcopyrite and Dioptase transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Chalcopyrite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) while Chalcopyrite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) in appearance.